IMF Office in North Macedonia

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Resident Representative for Republic of North Macedonia

Sebastian Sosa
Regional Resident Representative based in Vienna

Office Information

1 Kuzman Josifovski Pitu Blvd
1000 Skopje
Email: rr-mkd@imf.org
Phone: +389 70 254 312

At a Glance

• Current IMF membership: 191 countries
• Republic of North Macedonia joined the Fund on December 14, 1992; Article VIII
• Quota: SDR
• Financial Position in the Fund
• The was discussed by the Executive Board on

Office mandate and structure

• The office is part of the IMF Regional Office for the Western Balkans.
• The office is based in the Republic of North Macedonia and reports within the IMF Regional Office for the Western Balkans framework.
• The office provides information on the activities of the Office, views of IMF staff, and relations between the Republic of North Macedonia and the IMF.
• Additional official IMF reports and Executive Board documents in English that deal with the Republic of North Macedonia are available through the Republic of North Macedonia country page.

Leadership

• Regional Resident Representative: Sebastian Sosa, based in Vienna.

Regional and institutional links

• The office is connected to IMF regional structures:
  • IMF Regional Office for the Western Balkans
  • IMF Regional Office for Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe
  • IMF Europe Office in Paris and Brussels
• The office coordinates with IMF and Europe initiatives.

Training, capacity development, and local partners

• Training and capacity development institutions and partners listed:
  • Institute for Capacity Development
  • Joint-Vienna Institute (JVI)
  • Center of Excellence in Finance (CEF)
  • Ministry of Finance
  • Central Bank
  • State Statistical Office
  • World Bank in North Macedonia
  • European Delegation in North Macedonia
  • UNDP in North Macedonia

Recent analysis and messaging

• Publication dated April 17, 2026: "Reforming Europe Under Pressure"
  • Key messages from the IMF analysis:
  • Europe faces a new energy-driven shock linked to the war in the Middle East.
  • The shock is weighing on growth, raising inflation, and increasing uncertainty.
  • Policymakers should respond with targeted, temporary support while maintaining stability.
  • Policymakers should advance reforms to strengthen resilience and long-term growth.
  • Call to action: Read the Report

IMF’s Work on the Republic of North Macedonia

• IMF’s Work on the Republic of North Macedonia

References

• IMF Europe Office in Paris and Brussels
• IMF Regional Office for the Western Balkans
• Institute for Capacity Development
• Regional Office for the Western Balkans
• Read the Report